• Overview
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Our administration and staff have many combined years of Montessori education experience, which contribute to the excellence of the entire program at The Montessori School.

All the teachers come to us with experience and/or college degrees in Education or related fields. In addition, each classroom has an AMS accredited Montessori trained teacher. Keeping excellent qualified teachers is a high priority for the school. Each teacher exhibits qualities of kindness, positive attitude, and high expectations for the students' capabilities as set by Montessori standards.

The School has embraced team-teaching (co-teaching) from the primary environment forward, thus maintaining a target maximum 15 to 1 student to teacher ratio.

Years of general educational experience, rigorous training and at-level Montessori certification, experience, longevity in previous positions, and uncompromising devotion to the children are all criteria for appointment to the Montessori faculty. On-going professional development and institutionalized professional growth and development are an integral part of professional life at Montessori.

	Dustin Dooly
	Head of School
	Graduated from UA with a BA in French and English, an MAT in Secondary Education, and a PhD in Curriculum and Instruction Eight years teaching experience; 5 years administrative experience Husband of 16 years, two children 11 and 5 who both attend Montessori. Also in the process of adopting. Hobbies include running half and full marathons with my husband as well as camping and hiking with my family. I enjoy reading and movies. I also love the occasional girls' night out with my best friends. Have a cat named Alice and dog named Major who fight like.a cat and a dog. Montessori embodies what I believe to be the essence of life - how we should live, organizes our lives, treat other people, and contribute to the greater good. At its heart is the golden rule - treat others the way you want to be treated. What greater lesson can we pass on to the next generation?
	Jo Clayton
	Upper Elementary Teacher
	Associate of Arts degree: Westark Community College Bachelor of Science degree: Arkansas Tech University Lower Elementary and Upper Elementary Montessori training: Houston Montessori Center Married, 2 daughters, twin grandsons Loves reading and photography Teaching is not just my profession, it is also my hobby. Through teaching I believe I am fulfilling the purpose that God created and equipped me to complete in this life. Montessori allows me to guide and encourage students to fulfill their purpose in life just as I feel I am. Because Montessori is concerned about the whole child and not just the academic progress of students, teachers are able to really know each student, their families, and their dreams. I feel privileged to play a part in helping each student reach for their loftiest goals.
	Christine Hines
	Lower Elementary Teacher
	I have been teaching full time a total of 12 years. Seven years in a traditional classroom and 5 years in Montessori education. I was a substitute for 10 years in Preschool to 9th grade. I hold a masters degree in Elementary education. Currently, I am finishing the requirements for my Montessori certification. My husband of 25 years and I have one daughter and one son. I like to read, garden and participate in Zumba exercise class. I like to spend time with my family. I also like to try new recipes. My favorite thing about Montessori education is the individual student learning. Each child can research topics that are of an interest to him and explore subjects in science. I also think the multi-age groupings are beneficial to the child and teacher. The math materials the students use are only found in Montessori education.
	Hollie Plummer
	Lower Elementary Teacher
	Graduated from ATU with BA in Early Childhood Education and completed Montessori training. Husband of 15 years 2 children: 13 & 5 Spending time with family and friends, spending time outdoors, playing pool, bowling & volleyball. Have two dogs, Zeus & Isabella Teaching in a Montessori school has definitely changed me. I am not only more organized myself, but I truly understand the reasoning and method behind this way of teaching and see everyday how it works so well for most children!
	Cindy Core
	Primary Teacher
	Child Development Associate National Credential, 2002 American Montessori Associate Early Childhood Credential, 2004 Prior Work Experience: Owner/Director of Wee Tigers Daycare for 12 years prior to coming to Montessori. Hobbies/Pastimes: Quilting Interests: Reading Montessori Quote: We could study a child from every angle and know everything about him from the cells of his body to the countless details of his every operation and we would still not perceive his ultimate goal, that is, the adult he is to become.
	Christie Fancher
	Primary Teacher
	BS in Early Childhood Ed from ATU, Montessori Certification, teaching in Montessori for 7 years Been married for 11 years with one child, Brooklynn 3. Love reading, movies, sports, scrapbooking, drawing and I'm a gaming "geek" To put it simply, I love Montessori because we don't have to follow some preplanned lesson guide that has no clue about what the children are capable of. Children are free to excel where they have strengths or hang back when they need to refine a skill.